

Best for intermediate divers, 5-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Koh Waen at Koh Haa offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a natural reef, a wreck, and an artificial reef structure. Divers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site is accessible by boat and is suited for intermediate divers due to moderate currents and potential overhead environments within the wreck and swim-through sections. Visibility varies between 5 and 20 metres. The habitat supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates. Night diving is permitted, providing opportunities to observe macro life such as crabs, shrimp, and nudibranchs among the hard coral formations.
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The site features an artificial reef consisting of a deliberately sunken underwater train station including railway tracks, cars, and a locomotive.
Journey time is 45 minutes by speed boat from Koh Lanta.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-31°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates. Divers may encounter macro life such as crabs, shrimp, and nudibranchs, particularly during night dives.
No, Koh Waen is recommended for intermediate divers due to moderate currents and the presence of overhead environments in the wreck and swim-through sections.
The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
No, this site is located 37 kilometres from shore and requires boat access.
The site is primarily designated for diving, and given the depth range and current conditions, it is best suited for divers.
Diving at Koh Waen in Koh Lanta requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Koh Waen in Koh Lanta. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Koh Waen in Koh Lanta are January, February, March, April, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Koh Waen in Koh Lanta. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Koh Waen in Koh Lanta typically ranges from 5 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.